2016 Saints Free Agency

jeanpierre · 08-27-2016, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

That's a damn shame.

It is. Ben Watson is a class act and was glad to be able to call him a Saint.

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AsylumGuido · 08-27-2016, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/ravens/status/769675384438808576

It is. Ben Watson is a class act and was glad to be able to call him a Saint.

Agreed. Ben is a special man and he will always be a favorite of mine in or out of football. I was thrilled when we signed him and still remember the questioning of the move by several around here. If anyone can handle this adversity it is him.

K Major · 08-27-2016, 09:48 PM

Very unfortunate to a great player and better human being.

Truly a good guy & I wish him a healthy, speedy return.

jeanpierre · 08-28-2016, 08:02 AM

Best Remaining Free Agent Options:

WR Brian Hartline 29 CLE
WR Riley Cooper 28 PHI
WR Marques Colston 33 NO
TE Owen Daniels 33 DEN
OL Will Beatty 31 NYG
OL Louis Vasquez 29 DEN
DE Greg Hardy 28 DAL

ChrisXVI · 08-28-2016, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Best Remaining Free Agent Options:

WR Brian Hartline 29 CLE
WR Riley Cooper 28 PHI
WR Marques Colston 33 NO
TE Owen Daniels 33 DEN
OL Will Beatty 31 NYG
OL Louis Vasquez 29 DEN
DE Greg Hardy 28 DAL

Why the heck haven't we tried to sign Louis Vasquez? Is there some injury issue I don't know about?

K Major · 08-28-2016, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Why the heck haven't we tried to sign Louis Vasquez? Is there some injury issue I don't know about?

From what I've read the knee is healthy however Vasquez has been rather disappointing in zone blocking scheme (what Payton runs).

Kind of wished we had taken a flyer on Matt Slauson after the Bears cut him. A proven vet and QUALITY pass blocker. Meanwhile we have two back up guards and a tackle who never played guard in college. If you look at JP's depth chart, there are a few UDFA that some here thought would be our savings grace. At this level of football, potential disaster waiting to happen.

ScottF · 08-28-2016, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Why the heck haven't we tried to sign Louis Vasquez? Is there some injury issue I don't know about?

I don't understand this either. He's been mentioned on this board for months. Even if he came in as a 1 year stop-gap he would be an upgrade.
There really has been no news on him anywhere

|Mitch| · 08-28-2016, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

From what I've read the knee is healthy however Vasquez has been rather disappointing in zone blocking scheme (what Payton runs).

I think they were getting away from the zone blocking scheme this year with the new line coach...(Dan Roushar)

K Major · 08-28-2016, 02:03 PM

The VIKINGS are over stocked @ the OL. Keep an eye on their cuts.
NY (Giants) are pretty weak upfront so there will be competition for any average to good lineman that becomes available.

jeanpierre · 08-28-2016, 02:06 PM

It's time to call the Eagles and see if G/T Matt Tobin is available...

C'mon Ireland, time to start beating the desk...

08-27-2016, 09:12 PM	#861
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Twitter Originally Posted by ChrisXVI That's a damn shame. It is. Ben Watson is a class act and was glad to be able to call him a Saint. AsylumGuido, ChrisXVI and K Major like this.

08-27-2016, 09:41 PM	#862
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,212	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/ravens/status/769675384438808576 It is. Ben Watson is a class act and was glad to be able to call him a Saint. Agreed. Ben is a special man and he will always be a favorite of mine in or out of football. I was thrilled when we signed him and still remember the questioning of the move by several around here. If anyone can handle this adversity it is him. ChrisXVI likes this.

08-27-2016, 09:48 PM	#863
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Very unfortunate to a great player and better human being. Truly a good guy & I wish him a healthy, speedy return. ChrisXVI likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Best Remaining Free Agent Options: WR Brian Hartline 29 CLE WR Riley Cooper 28 PHI WR Marques Colston 33 NO TE Owen Daniels 33 DEN OL Will Beatty 31 NYG OL Louis Vasquez 29 DEN DE Greg Hardy 28 DAL

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by jeanpierre Best Remaining Free Agent Options: WR Brian Hartline 29 CLE WR Riley Cooper 28 PHI WR Marques Colston 33 NO TE Owen Daniels 33 DEN OL Will Beatty 31 NYG OL Louis Vasquez 29 DEN DE Greg Hardy 28 DAL Why the heck haven't we tried to sign Louis Vasquez? Is there some injury issue I don't know about?

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08-28-2016, 01:01 PM	#866
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Why the heck haven't we tried to sign Louis Vasquez? Is there some injury issue I don't know about? From what I've read the knee is healthy however Vasquez has been rather disappointing in zone blocking scheme (what Payton runs). Kind of wished we had taken a flyer on Matt Slauson after the Bears cut him. A proven vet and QUALITY pass blocker. Meanwhile we have two back up guards and a tackle who never played guard in college. If you look at JP's depth chart, there are a few UDFA that some here thought would be our savings grace. At this level of football, potential disaster waiting to happen.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Why the heck haven't we tried to sign Louis Vasquez? Is there some injury issue I don't know about? I don't understand this either. He's been mentioned on this board for months. Even if he came in as a 1 year stop-gap he would be an upgrade. There really has been no news on him anywhere

08-28-2016, 01:49 PM	#868
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency Originally Posted by K Major From what I've read the knee is healthy however Vasquez has been rather disappointing in zone blocking scheme (what Payton runs). I think they were getting away from the zone blocking scheme this year with the new line coach...(Dan Roushar)

08-28-2016, 02:03 PM	#869
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency The VIKINGS are over stocked @ the OL. Keep an eye on their cuts. NY (Giants) are pretty weak upfront so there will be competition for any average to good lineman that becomes available.

08-28-2016, 02:06 PM	#870
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2016 Saints Free Agency It's time to call the Eagles and see if G/T Matt Tobin is available... C'mon Ireland, time to start beating the desk...

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